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Mechanical Engineers
4
Alternate Occupation Titles
Equipment
Engineer
Failure Analysis
Technician
Mechanical
Equipment
Test Engineer
Plant
Equipment
Engineer
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning
equipment.
Oversee installation,
operation
, maintenance, and repair of
equipment
such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
17
Tasks
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting
equipment
or software.
Calculate energy losses for buildings, using
equipment
such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design,
operation
, or performance of
equipment
, components, or systems.
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement
operating
procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide
technical
information.
Design test control apparatus or
equipment
or develop procedures for testing products.
Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability,
operating
condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or
operation
of product designs.
Direct the installation,
operation
, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy
equipment
, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.
Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or
equipment
in the prescribed condition.
Investigate
equipment
failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty
operation
and recommend remedial actions.
Oversee installation,
operation
, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or
equipment
are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers,
technicians
, technologists, or other engineers.
Provide
technical
customer service.
Read and interpret blueprints,
technical
drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
Research, design, evaluate, install,
operate
, or maintain mechanical products,
equipment
, systems or processes to meet requirements.
Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration
equipment
, or trigeneration
equipment
that reduces energy use or pollution.
Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of
equipment
applications, including
equipment
placement.
17
Detailed Work Activities
Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical
equipment
or systems.
Confer with
technical
personnel to prepare designs or
operational
plans.
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or
operational
problems.
Design electronic or computer
equipment
or instrumentation.
Design industrial
equipment.
Determine
operational
methods.
Direct
equipment
maintenance or repair activities.
Document
technical
design details.
Estimate
operational
costs.
Evaluate characteristics of
equipment
or systems.
Install production
equipment
or systems.
Investigate system,
equipment
, or product failures.
Recommend
technical
design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Research industrial processes or
operations.
Review
technical
documents to plan work.
Select tools,
equipment
, or technologies for use in
operations
or projects.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or
equipment.
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